BMC

03/06/2026

We’re recruiting across the BMC where we have a mix of digital, youth development and governance opportunities for anyone looking to help shape the future of climbing, hill walking and mountaineering in England and Wales.

🖥️ IT Digital Services Officer (FTC)
Support our digital platforms, user experience, analytics and ongoing digital transformation work in collaboration with teams across the organisation.

📍 Manchester
📆 19 June 2026
💰 Band 3 | £22,800 (£38,000 FTE)

🧗 Youth Development Officer (FTC)
Help develop inclusive youth climbing pathways, grow participation in indoor climbing, and support the delivery of youth events and programmes.

📍 Manchester
📆 6 July 2026
💰 Band 3 | £32,130

🤝 Nominated Director for the BMC’s Board of Directors (Wales/Cymru - voluntary)
Contribute to strategic decision-making and governance, ensuring Welsh members’ perspectives are represented and considered alongside the BMC’s access, conservation, and membership priorities.

Applicants must be a BMC member and nominated by a sector partner, stakeholder or member.

📆 8 June 2026

🔗 View full role details and apply via the BMC website:

To balance the composition and skills of our Board, the BMC is now inviting nominations from our stakeholders, sector partners and members for one Director from our membership to represent the interests of Wales/ Cymru at BMC board level and engage directly with our charitable trusts and access and....

03/06/2026

BMC volunteers have raised an incredible £11,146 to protect and restore the Sheffield Moors area from wildfire ❌⛑️🚒

The 18km Wildfire Walk was part of the BMC Big Walking Weekend and was attended by over 30 fundraisers and staff from supporting organisations, including the BMC, Peak District National Park, National Trust, Eastern Moors and Moors for the Future.

The overall aim for our wildfire appeal is to raise £100,000, read more below to find out how we are well on the way to achieving our target 👇

The BMC Access & Conservation Trust sponsored Wildfire Walk fundraisers raised an incredible £11,146 to protect and restore the Sheffield Moors area from wildfire.

30/04/2026

Heading into the hills? Be ready for more than the route 🗺️⁠
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We’ve teamed up with Lifesystems to support the BMC community with trusted safety equipment and expert guidance – so you’re better prepared for whatever the hills, mountains and crags throw at you.⁠
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BMC members 👀 keep an eye out for your exclusive 20% discount code in the members newsletter or DM us with your BMC membership number and we'll send it to you .⁠
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🤝 Learn more about the BMC x Lifesystems partnership:

The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) has announced today a new 2-year relationship with Lifesystems, designed to help climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers stay safe and better prepared during their adventures. 

22/04/2026

One to watch! Our Land explores the age-old debate of land and power amid the fight for greater access to nature. BMC's Access Officer takes part in the post-film Q&A tomorrow night at HOME Mcr

See the link below to see if it is coming to a cinema near you!

16/04/2026

37 empty poo bags, 153 plastic water bottles and a Nikon Camera… 📸⁠
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Last month, a team of 30 BMC volunteers removed 1,203 individual pieces of litter of Cwm Llwch on Pen y Fan. ⁠
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With microplastic pollution significantly affecting delicate mountain ecosystems, we're working hard to remove single-use pollution from across England and Wales' most loved landscapes.⁠
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Our friends at helped us survey the items found, and the most common items were:⁠
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💩 Empty poo bags: 37⁠
💧 Plastic water bottles: 153⁠
🥫 Aluminium energy drink cans: 22⁠
🍬 Confectionary sweet wrappers: 236⁠
🥔 Crisp packets: 77⁠
👕 Clothing: 93⁠
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16/04/2026

There's still a chance for you to win a Petzl headlamp by taking our 2-minute mountaineering survey!

If you completed this recently, please note we had a problem with the link and answers did not get submitted so please do try again.

Thank you!

⛰️ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SZ9DLF7

Take our survey, shape the future of mountaineering and alpine climbing and win a Petzl headtorch!

If you enjoy mountaineering or alpine climbing, we want to hear from you.

We’re committed to strengthening support for the full spectrum of British mountaineering, from winter gullies and alpine ridges to greater ranges expeditions. Our survey will help us better understand your motivations, challenges and priorities as a mountaineer.

👉🏼 https://www.thebmc.co.uk/en/survey-shape-the-future-of-mountaineering-and-alpine-climbing-and-win-a-petzl-prize

10/04/2026

In light of the recent tragic accident in Kalymnos, we want to reassure climbers that these incidents are extremely rare. But it’s a good moment to revisit one of the most important skills: checking the bolts we clip.

It's always worth taking a second look and making your own judgement. From spotting corrosion to recognising different bolt types, a bit of awareness goes a long way in helping you make confident decisions at the crag.

You're cranking it out, going for the onsight. But what's in the rock, stopping you from hitting the deck? The UK and abroad have an assortment of bolts; from old to new, hand-made to manufactured. Can you tell the difference and climb safely?

09/04/2026

If wildfires are on your mind after this week's reports, have a read of UKC's interview with Claire Maxted from the BMC Access and Conservation Trust, who examines the issue, and some of the measures being taken across the country to address it:

Wildfires are a growing problem in the UK's uplands, and last year saw a record number. Why should climbers and hillwalkers be concerned, and what might we do to help? With fire season once...

09/04/2026

We're saddened to hear about the moorland fires in Longdendale Valley and Marsden Moor this week.

There's some great advice on if you spot glass bottles, ci******es or portable BBQ's out in the countryside in the Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service's post below.

If you want to take further action to help prevent future fires, join or spread the word about our Wildfire Fundraising walk taking place over our BMC Big Walking Weekend in May:

🧯https://thebmc.co.uk/wildfirewalk